Arabic volute
A species of Alcithoe Scientific name : Alcithoe arabica Genus : Alcithoe
Arabic volute, A species of Alcithoe
Botanical name: Alcithoe arabica
Genus: Alcithoe
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Description
Shells of Alcithoe arabica can reach a height of 75–225 millimetres (3.0–8.9 in) and a width of 88 mm. These shells are usually large, solid, fusiform, with relatively weak tubercles on the shoulder of the body whorl. The shell aperture is high with a thickened, rounded outer lip. The external surface is yellowish-white with chestnut zig-zac markings, forming five bands on the body whorl. These zig-zag markings were thought to resemble Arabic writing, giving rise to the name of the species. There is no operculum in A. arabica. Individuals have a large grey to brown foot, flecked with purple and orange markings.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Neogastropod snails Family
Volutes Genus
Alcithoe Species
Arabic volute 
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